The Russia House (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1990, The Russia House is an action, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Fred Schepisi, running about 118 minutes. “Their love was as dangerous as the secrets they kept.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Barley Scott Blair, a Lisbon-based editor of Russian literature who unexpectedly begins working for British intelligence, is commissioned to investigate the purposes of Dante, a dissident scientist trapped in the decaying Soviet Union that is crumbling under the new open-minded policies.
Who’s in it. The Russia House stars Sean Connery as Bartholomew 'Barley' Scott Blair, Michelle Pfeiffer as Katya Orlova, Roy Scheider as Russell and James Fox as Ned, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Russia House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Russia House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Russia House tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Russia House (1990)?
- In US, The Russia House is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Russia House worth watching?
- The Russia House holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Russia House?
- The Russia House stars Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider, James Fox and John Mahoney.